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Showtown
Museum of Blackpool's showbiz, seaside entertainment and local stories, with costumes, props and interactive displays in a central location.
Cheapest price
£42
Average price
£113
Fastest journey
2 h 49 m
Average duration
2 h 50 m
Trains per day
45
Distance
324 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to Blackpool is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Blackpool will cost around £113 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £42.
Of the 45 trains that leave London for Blackpool every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 324 km distance in an average of 2 h 50 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 49 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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G89589Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Blackpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a flight costs an average of £54.
Distance: 324 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£85 Average Price | £22 Average Price Cheapest | £153 Average Price |
3h 36m Average total duration 3h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 31m Average total duration 7h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration Fastest 1h 3m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for London to Blackpool trains for today, Sunday 16 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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W33089+ G89570 | On time 10:46 London Euston (EUS) | 3h38 | 14:24 Blackpool North (BPN) | 1 change | |
W33089+ C02197 | On time 10:46 London Euston (EUS) | 4h26 | 15:12 Blackpool South (BPS) | 1 change | |
W33297+ G89663 | On time 12:29 London Euston (EUS) | 3h16 | 15:45 Blackpool North (BPN) | 1 change | |
W33315+ C02198 | On time 13:29 London Euston (EUS) | 3h43 | 17:12 Blackpool South (BPS) | 1 change | |
W33315+ G89578 | On time 13:29 London Euston (EUS) | 2h55 | 16:24 Blackpool North (BPN) | 1 change | |
W33376+ C02189 | On time 13:39 London Euston (EUS) | 5h33 | 19:12 Blackpool South (BPS) | 1 change | |
Y14800+ G89631 · G89862 | On time 14:18 London Euston (EUS) | 3h39 | 17:57 Layton (LAY) | 2 changes | |
Y14800+ G89631 | On time 14:18 London Euston (EUS) | 3h27 | 17:45 Blackpool North (BPN) | 1 change | |
W33067_W33063 | 15:01 London Euston (EUS) | 2h59 | 18:00 Blackpool North (BPN) | 0 changesdirect | |
W33183+ C02189 | On time 15:29 London Euston (EUS) | 3h43 | 19:12 Blackpool South (BPS) | 1 change | |
W33183+ G89586 | On time 15:29 London Euston (EUS) | 2h51 | 18:20 Layton (LAY) | 1 change | |
W33183+ G89586 | On time 15:29 London Euston (EUS) | 2h55 | 18:24 Blackpool North (BPN) | 1 change | |
W33130+ G89638 | On time 16:29 London Euston (EUS) | 3h16 | 19:45 Blackpool North (BPN) | 1 change | |
W33365+ C02192 | On time 17:29 London Euston (EUS) | 3h43 | 21:12 Blackpool South (BPS) | 1 change | |
W33365+ G89594 | On time 17:29 London Euston (EUS) | 2h51 | 20:20 Layton (LAY) | 1 change | |
W33365+ G89594 | On time 17:29 London Euston (EUS) | 2h55 | 20:24 Blackpool North (BPN) | 1 change | |
W33290+ G89598 | On time 18:29 London Euston (EUS) | 2h52 | 21:21 Blackpool North (BPN) | 1 change | |
W33290+ G89598 | On time 18:29 London Euston (EUS) | 2h48 | 21:17 Layton (LAY) | 1 change | |
W33204+ G89603 | On time 19:29 London Euston (EUS) | 2h51 | 22:20 Layton (LAY) | 1 change | |
W33204+ G89603 | On time 19:29 London Euston (EUS) | 2h55 | 22:24 Blackpool North (BPN) | 1 change | |
C00574+ G89023 | On time 19:35 London Euston (EUS) | 3h32 | 23:07 Blackpool North (BPN) | 1 change | |
W33347+ G89656 | On time 20:28 London Euston (EUS) | 3h17 | 23:45 Blackpool North (BPN) | 1 change | |
W33310+ G89615 | On time 20:53 London Euston (EUS) | 3h27 | 0:20 Layton (LAY) | 1 change | |
W33310+ G89615 | On time 20:53 London Euston (EUS) | 3h31 | 0:24 Blackpool North (BPN) | 1 change | |
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W34206+ G89552 | 5:31 London Euston (EUS) | 3h23 | 8:54 Blackpool North (BPN) | 1 change | |
W34206+ P24736 | 5:31 London Euston (EUS) | 3h53 | 9:24 Blackpool South (BPS) | 1 change | |
W34206+ G89552 | 5:31 London Euston (EUS) | 3h19 | 8:50 Layton (LAY) | 1 change | |
Y14756+ G88955 | 6:11 London Euston (EUS) | 2h58 | 9:09 Blackpool North (BPN) | 1 change | |
Y14756+ G89556 | 6:11 London Euston (EUS) | 3h09 | 9:20 Layton (LAY) | 1 change | |
Y14756+ P24740 | 6:11 London Euston (EUS) | 4h14 | 10:25 Blackpool South (BPS) | 1 change | |
W34177+ G89564 | 7:30 London Euston (EUS) | 2h50 | 10:20 Layton (LAY) | 1 change | |
W34177+ P24740 | 7:30 London Euston (EUS) | 2h55 | 10:25 Blackpool South (BPS) | 1 change | |
W34177+ G89564 | 7:30 London Euston (EUS) | 2h54 | 10:24 Blackpool North (BPN) | 1 change | |
W34254+ G89573 | 8:30 London Euston (EUS) | 2h53 | 11:23 Blackpool North (BPN) | 1 change | |
W34254+ P24744 | 8:30 London Euston (EUS) | 2h55 | 11:25 Blackpool South (BPS) | 1 change | |
W34254+ G89573 | 8:30 London Euston (EUS) | 2h49 | 11:19 Layton (LAY) | 1 change | |
W33912+ P24749 | 9:30 London Euston (EUS) | 2h55 | 12:25 Blackpool South (BPS) | 1 change | |
W33912+ G89581 | 9:30 London Euston (EUS) | 2h54 | 12:24 Blackpool North (BPN) | 1 change | |
W33912+ G89581 | 9:30 London Euston (EUS) | 2h50 | 12:20 Layton (LAY) | 1 change | |
W34033+ P24752 | 10:30 London Euston (EUS) | 2h55 | 13:25 Blackpool South (BPS) | 1 change | |
W34033+ G89589 | 10:30 London Euston (EUS) | 2h54 | 13:24 Blackpool North (BPN) | 1 change | |
W34033+ G89589 | 10:30 London Euston (EUS) | 2h50 | 13:20 Layton (LAY) | 1 change | |
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Trains from London to Blackpool run on average 17 times per day, taking around 3h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £39 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:39, the last at 23:08. The fastest train covers the 324 km distance in 2h 49m.
Distance 324 km |
Average train duration 3h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price £39 |
Trains per day 17 |
Fastest train 2h 49m |
First train 0:39 |
Last train 23:08 |
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Discover the best of Blackpool — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Blackpool trip today.
Museum of Blackpool's showbiz, seaside entertainment and local stories, with costumes, props and interactive displays in a central location.
Working tram depot and transport museum displaying heritage trams and engineering history, ideal for understanding Blackpool's transport story.
Local history museum in historic Marton with exhibits on farming, village life and Blackpool's growth beyond the seafront.
Famous seafront promenade for walking, sea views, tram rides and easy access to piers, theatres and seasonal illuminations.
Traditional entertainment district around the Tower with arcades, theatres, shops and classic seaside atmosphere day and evening.
Large beachside park with boating lake, gardens, sports facilities and an art deco café building, popular with locals and families.
Fresh haddock or cod in crisp batter with chips. A classic Lancashire seaside staple, deeply tied to Blackpool’s promenade dining culture.
Lancashire cheese melted with potatoes and onions, often grilled on top. A hearty county dish long associated with working-class home cooking.
Crumbly, tangy cow’s milk cheese from Lancashire. It is one of the region’s best-known traditional foods and often served with pies or salads.
Modern bistro style restaurant with British and European dishes, cocktails and a polished but approachable atmosphere close to the seafront.
Lively traditional fish and chip shop near the seafront, known for classic suppers, generous portions and a nostalgic Blackpool atmosphere.
Elegant restaurant serving modern British cooking in a calm setting. Known for carefully presented plates and a more refined evening meal.
Blackpool is usually cheaper than major UK city breaks, with lower hotel rates and casual dining. Transport costs are modest, especially if you mostly walk along the seafront.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if service is not included. Round up in taxis. Tipping in cafés is optional, though small change is appreciated.
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Blackpool North -> Blackpool Tower
The coastal resort of Blackpool is infamous for its Pleasure Beach and vintage rollercoasters. Up to 24 trains from London depart headed for Blackpool daily, (of which four are direct) spread at intervals throughout the day. Often when an indirect option is taken, with a change at Preston, the journey time is faster than the direct option. Whenever passengers decide to travel, they should find a train that fits their schedule.
Virgin Trains is the sole provider of services from London to Blackpool. Virgin prides itself on its high standard of passengers facilities including a choice of tickets, with First Class options where passengers can enjoy complimentary drinks and snacks.
Trains from London to Blackpool can be completed in as little as two hours 45 minutes. The journey time can extend when passengers have a longer wait time at the transfer station of Preston. It is rare for a journey to last longer than three hours 45 minutes.
Passengers can expect up to 24 departures per day from London to Blackpool. There is at least one departure per hour throughout the day, starting from just before 7:00 a.m. continuing until nearly 10:00 p.m. Of these 24, four are direct. The direct departures are spread throughout the day, though indirect options often have faster journey times.
Departure train station: Trains depart from London Euston. The centrally located station has its own taxi rank as well as several bus stops directly outside and links to the London Underground. Euston is a short ten-minute walk from London Kings Cross and St. Pancras. Euston station facilities are extensive including numerous coffee shops, restaurant options and retail stores.
Arrival train station: Trains from London to Blackpool terminate at Blackpool North station. Located a short walk from the North Pier and the SeaLife Aquarium, passengers will find themselves close to numerous tourist attractions, and hotels are easily accessible by foot. Blackpool has two stations, Blackpool North and Blackpool South, which are almost two miles apart at either ends of the pier. Blackpool South is closer to the famous Blackpool Pleasure Beach.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Blackpool by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Blackpool, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most London to Blackpool trains use the London Euston to Blackpool North station pair, with some services arriving at Blackpool South. Use this guide to compare London and Blackpool train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
London Euston has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Nando's, The Signal Box, Delice de France, Tortilla, Starbucks, AMT Coffee, Upper Crust, Camden Food Co., & many more
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are located in various points in the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 00:00, Sat: 06:00 - 23:00, Sun: 07:00 - 00:00. Information desks are located near the center of the station's main concourse.
Luggage storage is excess Baggage Co luggage storage is located near the entrance to Platform 16 and is open daily from 08:00 to 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Euston: Taxis, WC.
Available at London Euston: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Euston: Station is fully accessible, and passengers can request assistance at the mobility assistance reception desk.
Nearby hotels include Hilton London Euston, The Wesley Euston Hotel, Travelodge London Central Euston.
London Kings Cross has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Caffè Nero, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Giraffe World Kitchen, Black Sheep Coffee, Hotel Chocolat, Leon, Pret a Manger, Wasabi, & more
Free, unlimited Wi-Fi in the station. . ATMs are located near Platforms 11 and 10, just past Caffé Nero.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:00 - 01:36, Sat: 05:00 - 00:36, Sun: 05:30 - 01:36. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Luggage storage is located by the entrance of Platform 9 provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Kings Cross: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at London Kings Cross: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Kings Cross: There is step-free access in the whole station to all platforms. There are elevators between the concourse and Mezzanine and London Underground ticket hall.
Nearby hotels include Point A Hotel, London Kings Cross St Pancras, Premier Inn London Kings Cross Hotel, St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel London.
Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 is 23 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3. ATMs are available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3.
Ticket office support is available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3: Parking, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Blackpool North has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Blackpool North.
Ticket office support is available at Blackpool North.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Blackpool North: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Blackpool North: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Blackpool North: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A Station, Scooter Friendly Station - Access to station front down 30 metre ramp from Talbot Road, 10 metre ramp or 9 steps from Springfield Road or 16 steps from High Street. Level access from station front onto concourse then through wide doors onto all platforms. There is a dropped kerb access to the station entrance from the Blue Badge car parking spaces, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards Located Just inside concourse on right hand side, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Blackpool South is 2 km from Blackpool city centre. Public transport options include:
Blackpool South has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Blackpool South.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Blackpool South: Parking.
Available at Blackpool South: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Blackpool South: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station Access from Waterloo Road down 40 metre ramp with handrail or 25 steps with rest platform and handrail. A short ramp also gives access from car park, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Layton is 2 km from Blackpool city centre. Public transport options include:
Layton has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility and Lost and Found Office.
Food and drink options are available at Layton.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Layton: Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Layton: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - Step free access via short ramps onto both platforms from Bispham Road. From car park up a 5 metre ramp and through gateway onto platform. Access between platforms is from Preston platform up 24 steps with rest platform and handrail over walkway and down 22 steps with rest platform and handrail, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: The highest operating part of the telephone is 1140 mm above floor level, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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